Tesla Model X: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Remove the center cap from the front LH wheel and loosen the axle nut (torque 205 Nm).

   

2. Remove the front dust shield (refer to procedure).
3. Release the wheel speed sensor harness from the bracket on the knuckle and bracket on the body of the vehicle.

   Note: The following image shows the rotor still installed.

   

4. Release the fir tree clip that secures the wheel speed sensor harness to the knuckle. Note: The following image shows the rotor still installed.

   

5. Remove the bolt that secures the wheel speed sensor to the knuckle (torque 8 Nm). Note: The following image shows the rotor still installed.

   

6. Carefully wrap the wheel speed sensor in non-conductive protective material to prevent damage. Move the wheel speed sensor out of the working area.
7. Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 104 Nm).

   Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.

    

8. Release the tie rod end from the knuckle.

   

9. Remove the nut that secures the sway bar link to the knuckle (torque 70 Nm).

   Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.

    

10. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).

     Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

     

11. Release the knuckle from the upper control arm.

    

12. Remove and discard the nut and washer that secure the front axle nut.
13. Use a deadblow hammer to release the halfshaft from the hub. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
14. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the lower link ball joints to the knuckle (torque 195 Nm).

    Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.

     

15. Release the lower links from the knuckle.
16. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.

Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the ride height position.

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

1. Transfer the vehicle to a 4 post lift (refer to procedure).
2. Torque all suspension components while the vehicle is at ride height.